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U.S.-led disaster response training strengthens Liberian emergency preparedness
By Globe Banner | Aug 11, 2025
A team from the U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Institute for Medical Operations (DIMO) recently conducted two training courses in Liberia, reaching more than 35 participants from ten different government agencies.
U.S. Embassy hosts events at American Space in Lae highlighting engineering program accreditation
By Globe Banner | Aug 11, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby organized a series of programs at the American Space located in the Matheson Library at UNITECH, Lae, during the week of July 29, 2025.
U.S. Department of State issues monthly updates on immigrant visa availability
By Globe Banner | Aug 11, 2025
The U.S. Department of State releases the Visa Bulletin each month to inform applicants about the availability of immigrant visa numbers.
U.S. congressional delegation meets Peruvian president to discuss economic partnership
By Globe Banner | Aug 11, 2025
A bipartisan delegation from the U.S. House of Representatives, led by House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (R-AR), met with Peruvian President Dina Boluarte and several high-ranking officials in Lima on August 1, 2025.
U.S. Ambassador George Glass to attend Hiroshima and Nagasaki memorial ceremonies
By Globe Banner | Aug 11, 2025
U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass is set to attend the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony on August 6 and the Nagasaki Peace Memorial Ceremony on August 9, representing the United States at both events.
U.S. Embassy outlines steps for sports teams applying for visas as groups
By Globe Banner | Aug 11, 2025
Groups of ten or more individuals, such as sports teams or clubs traveling to the United States for competitions, can apply for U.S. visas together through the Group Appointment option on the embassy’s appointment website.
U.S. Embassy seeks volunteers for citizen liaison network across Uganda
By Globe Banner | Aug 8, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Uganda is seeking volunteers to join its American Liaison Network (ALN) as Citizen Liaison Volunteers (CLVs).
U.S. launches free online training for 320 Brazilian public school English teachers
By Globe Banner | Aug 8, 2025
The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil, in collaboration with the Regional English Language Office (RELO) and the Association of Basic Education Workers of Piauí (ASSEBEPI), have announced the opening of applications for the Access for Teachers...
U.S. Government seeks bids for water pipe remodel in Espoo property
By Globe Banner | Aug 8, 2025
The U.S. Government is seeking quotes for a domestic water pipe remodel at its property in Westend, Espoo, Finland.
U.S. Embassy launches scholarship programs for students in Sacaba and Cotoca
By Globe Banner | Aug 8, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in La Paz has announced plans to begin the first College Horizons Scholarship Programs (CHOP) in Sacaba, Cochabamba and Cotoca, Santa Cruz, Bolivia.
U.S. provides additional aid for flood-affected families in Luzon
By Globe Banner | Aug 8, 2025
The U.S. government has announced an additional Php13.8 million ($250,000) in aid to support families affected by severe flooding in the Philippines last July.
NBA stars Anthony Tolliver and Sylvia Fowles lead youth basketball program in Madagascar
By Globe Banner | Aug 8, 2025
The U.S. Embassy has announced that NBA veteran Anthony Tolliver and WNBA Hall of Famer Sylvia Fowles are visiting Madagascar for a week-long program.
U.S. Embassy warns of planned demonstration near Kuala Lumpur city center
By Globe Banner | Aug 8, 2025
A demonstration is planned for August 9, 2025, in the area near the National Mosque, Central Market, and Merdeka Square in Kuala Lumpur.
U.S. Embassy issues security alert ahead of FC Copenhagen vs Malmö FF match
By Globe Banner | Aug 8, 2025
Large crowds and heightened security are expected in Copenhagen on August 12, when FC Copenhagen faces Malmö FF at Parken Stadium.
U.S. POW/MIA agency expands WWII recovery missions across Papua New Guinea
By Globe Banner | Aug 8, 2025
Teams from the United States Department of Defense Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Personnel Accounting Agency (DPAA) are currently operating in Papua New Guinea from July 12 to September 2025.
U.S. officials to offer social security services for citizens in Bolivia this September
By Globe Banner | Aug 8, 2025
Representatives from the Regional Federal Benefits Office will visit Bolivia in September 2025 to provide services for U.S. Social Security beneficiaries and those with questions about their benefits, according to an announcement from the U.S....
U.S. Mission seeks conference facilities for disaster management training in Jinja
By Globe Banner | Aug 7, 2025
The U.S. Mission in Kampala has announced a request for vendors to provide conference facility services for a Disaster Management Training event scheduled to take place in Jinja, Uganda from September 7 to 12, 2025.
Ambassador Theriot welcomes new cohort at Peace Corps swearing-in ceremony
By Globe Banner | Aug 7, 2025
Ambassador Nicole D. Theriot delivered remarks at the swearing-in ceremony for the 36th group of Peace Corps Volunteers and the fourth group of Peace Corps Response Volunteers in Guyana on August 6, 2025.
U.S. Embassy Pristina issues alert ahead of veterans’ protest in city center
By Globe Banner | Aug 7, 2025
A protest organized by the KLA War Veterans Organization is planned to take place on August 7, 2025, at 17:00 in Skanderbeg Square, located on Mother Teresa Boulevard in Pristina.
U.S. issues health alert for Americans after mine spill contaminates Zambian waterways
By Globe Banner | Aug 7, 2025
The United States Embassy in Lusaka has issued a health alert following the spill at the Sino Metals Leach Mine dam in Zambia’s Copperbelt Province.